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recorded in NYC, January 9, 1962
Mike Vawdrey… You may already have heard about this but there’s going to be a special day in Eastbourne on October 12 to commemorate the Duke Ellington concert there on December 1 1973, which was DE’s penultimate appearance in the UK. The event was recorded and partially issued on LP although so far as I know the full tapes have never come to light. There is a linked local history project trying to find people who attended the concert and who may still have related memorabilia. Fans would travel any reasonable distance to see The Duke back in the day – I did myself – so there must be a fair chance that some of your members/participants either were there themselves or at least know somebody who was. DESUK(Duke Ellington Society UK) – www.dukeellington.org.uk – is helping to coordinate feedback although you might be able to track down the local organisers in Eastbourne. I hope this is of interest – will be intrigued to see if anything comes up ! BTW I’m a remote subscriber in Crewe, Cheshire but I never fail to look at your always interesting postings which have often led in unexpected directions. Keep on keeping on ! – best wishes – Mike